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    Growing Up In Persepolis

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    Persepolis (Marjanne Satrapi‚ Vincent Paronnaud‚ 2007) Persepolis chronicles the life of Marjane Satrapi growing up in Iran. Growing up‚ she is surrounded by her loving family and relatives‚ and like most teenagers anywhere‚ she has a penchant for pop music‚ fashion‚ and rebelliousness. Soon‚ Marjane finds herself confronting the injustices of the Iranian regime. She sees her uncle die after his window-washer-turned-government employee refused to give him permission to seek medical treatment

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    Orca Captivity Problems

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    transported to an aquarium. Others are born‚ raised‚ and die in the aquarium. In their natural habitat Orcas live for 30 to 50 years‚ but in captivity their average life expectancy is 9 years. In captivity they face many problems such as: health problems‚ deaths‚ separation from they’re family‚ and many others. Orca whales in aquatic parks‚ being held in captivity for human entertainment is a huge problem. The capturing of Orcas in the ocean who are healthy and with their family is

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    Book Review of Persepolis

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    Book Review of Persepolis The Author of the novel‚ Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood‚ is Marjane Satrapi. The theme in Persepolis is to be aware of where you came from and the history of your family and also the culture that you live by. The subject is linked to the title of the book because; the word Persepolis is a noun‚ it means an ancient city‚ the subject to this novel is about how modern day people want to change the traditions of their older culture. The genre is a graphic novel‚ which

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    In Persepolis‚ a memoir by Marjane Satrapi’s‚ she recounts her younger years growing up in the Islamic Revolution. Satrapi recounts for several memoirs that include massacres‚ wearing a veil‚ and the new rules of the Islamic church. Satrapi memories show her first account perspective and personal events as a child. In Persepolis‚ Satrapi depicts a beneficial memoir by showing her childhood events by illustrations viewing the growth through the Islamic Revolution in a childlike approach. At the beginning

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    Topic: Character Analysis of Marji in Persepolis Audience: Teacher Purpose: To Persuade You Are Who You Are Dean Acheson once gave the timeless advice of “always remember that the future comes one day at a time”. This quote highlights how truly important each and every day is and the significance of the time you use or waste. The way that you choose to use that time‚ the decisions you make‚ and the things that surround you change who you are and greatly affect your future. These are all aspects

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    are abandoned as time progresses‚ leading to new opinions‚ discoveries‚ and perceptions about the world‚ challenging morality on a fundamental level. This transposition of worldly views is illustrated by Louise Erdrich in her poem‚ “Captivity”‚ in which she impersonates Mary Rowlandson who was captured by Native Americans in 1676. Erdrich opines Rowlandson’s experiences and dynamic opinion of the Native American people. Through symbolism and situational irony‚ combined with

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    The Use of Graphic Images in Persepolis Persepolis is a rollercoaster of emotions‚ this is because of the author’s very purposeful thought into each illustration. Marjane Satrapi’s use of graphic and artistic images help the reader understand the realities of living in a revolution‚ the loss of her innocence and religion in Iran. First and foremost‚ this illustration represents the revolution‚ in Persepolis this is shown when the Iranians break the chains that their government had put on them. These

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    In the book: Persepolis Marji and others are surrounded by oppression set upon them and they have to live their lives under the control of the Regime‚ The Shah‚ and being in the mix of a war between Iran and Iraq. Persepolis reflects on what happened during the Iranian Revolution‚ the way of life for people in Iran‚ and how the conflictual and corrupt state of Iran effected & changed the lives of many. Marji shows and tells us throughout the book her experiences she faces in being surrounded by oppression

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    Essay On Animal Captivity

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    Quinlan‚ Chelsea Animal Captivity is Unnecessary There are many mixed emotions that spring to mind when the word “zoo” is brought into conversation. Many people correlate the word zoo with cute little animals in exhibits that mock the animals’ natural environment. Some of these animals may also be forced to participate in shows for the entertainment and amusement of the humans watching at the zoo; after all this is what the people paid money for. There is no other way to put it besides stating that

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    There are many different themes and topics discussed in the book‚ Persepolis. Throughout the story‚ the main character‚ Marjane‚ gets older and begins to accept and be aware of the impacts of religion and social classes as she begins to lose her innocence and realize the world isn’t as peaceful as she thought it was. This image represents Marjane’s religion; she is islamic. Although Marjane’s family is not very religious‚ Marjane believes she is a prophet. There are times in the story where she

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